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Health Action Alert: Call the Governor to Support Tobacco 21
Action Alert: Help Prevent Young People from Using Tobacco
The State Senate and NH House of Representatives passed four bills that will make New Hampshire healthier — prescription drug price relief, telehealth expansion, Tobacco 21, and support for behavioral health services in schools. These bills are steps away from becoming law as they now head to the Governor’s desk.
Action Alert for Tobacco 21
Governor Sununu has not indicated whether he will sign sign HB 1245, which includes Tobacco 21, into law. Please contact Gov. Sununu’s office at 603-271-2121 or at governorsununu@nh.gov and urge him to sign this critical piece of legislation that will raise the tobacco sales age to 21.
New Futures, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advocates, educates and collaborates to improve the health and wellness of all New Hampshire residents, is asking those who call in to the Governor’s office to provide feedback on the call. Please consider responding to their survey here.
Why NH needs Tobacco 21
Increasing the tobacco sales age from 19 to 21 will go far to boost substance misuse prevention and support the long-term health and safety of youth of Granite State youth. This bill will not only keep NH kids safe and healthy but will also clear up confusion and help ensure stores are complying with the federal Tobacco 21 law, which is required for NH to receive critical federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment block grant funding.
New Hampshire’s rate of tobacco use among youth remains one of the country’s highest and is continuing to rise. According to the 2019 New Hampshire Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 50% of Granite State youth have tried e-cigarettes and nearly 34% report current use.
We must speak up now and urge Governor Sununu to sign this bill for the health of our youth!
Virtual Stress Management Event – July 15
Virtual Stress Management
Triggered? Understanding Stress – and how to relax Presented by the Wentworth-Douglass Center for Women’s Health & Wellness
Please join Dr. Nancy Blatt, of the Wentworth-Douglass Center for Women’s Health & Wellness, for a webinar in understanding The Stress Response.
Have you ever wondered: What happens when my body is under stress?
Dr. Blatt will answer this question and more, while also sharing information about the flip side – The Relaxation Response.
We will end with an exercise to evoke the Relaxation Response.
Presenter:
Nancy A. Blatt, DO, Center for Women’s Health & Wellness
Women’s Health & Wellness
The Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Center for Women’s Health & Wellness offers a new model for women’s healthcare on the Seacoast. The center brings together expert primary care and OB/GYN physicians, midwives, and women-focused specialists, including cardiology and sports medicine, along with nurse navigators to help women manage all aspects of their care.
This integrated team with a passion for women’s health and wellness is here for adolescent girls and women through all stage of life. It’s a healthcare experience you are sure to love.
Webinar Directions:
Please sign-up on Eventbrite. Details will be forwarded to all who received an Eventbrite ticket with a link to register for this Zoom Webinar. This email will be forwarded by Community Relations by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 13. A valid email address must be provided.
Safe Harbor Recovery Center Re-Opens
Safe Harbor Recovery Center Re-Opens
Safe Harbor Recovery Center, Granite Pathways’ peer-led program for those seeking recovery, reopened its doors on June 24 after a three-month lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s the first part of a three-phase reopening, said Program Director Dustin Ward. Visits are by appointment or crisis drop-in only. A maximum of 10 people are allowed in at any one time; all visitors are temperature-checked, given masks and hand sanitizer and queried about possible exposure. They follow a one-way traffic flow from appointments to exit. Only small meetings are currently allowed pending the next phase of reopening.
“Unfortunately, some people lost their jobs or homes, or didn’t qualify for stimulus checks,” Dustin said. “Some don’t have cell phones or computers. Connection is so important to recovery, and while we connected with many individuals via telehealth support, we weren’t able to communicate with everyone.”
As such, reopening has been a relief to staff and program participants alike. Prior to the lockdown over 600 people visited Safe Harbor each month for recovery meetings, wellness activities and more. Safe Harbor is a community, where people find tremendous support and a real sense of belonging.
Rebroadcast: Marijuana – Parenting for Prevention 2020
Free Webinar: Marijuana - Parenting for Prevention 2020
Parents face more challenges than ever in having effective prevention conversations with their teens around marijuana use. Despite the fact that this drug is more potent than ever, perception of harm is at an all-time low due to legalization, medicinal use and methods of ingesting like vaping and edibles which seem so much easier and more palatable. We can’t give up! In this webinar, we will explore the important role parents play, discuss the landscape of cannabis products our kids may be exposed to, and learn how we can reduce the chances of our teens using.
Presenter Christine Storm has worked as a substance use prevention educator with Caron Treatment Centers since 2004. Over the years she has facilitated prevention and early intervention services in schools and child-serving agencies in the Greater Philadelphia, Washington DC regions and beyond. Christine has developed a reputation as a dynamic presenter who works effectively with a wide variety of student, parent and professional audiences. She has presented on the perils of substance use at many local and national conferences and has represented Caron extensively in the media.
Date: June 30
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm EST
Register here.
***Please note that since this is a rebroadcast you will not be able to participate in the question and answer section at the end***
Pedaling for Prevention in Manchester
Pedaling for Prevention in Manchester
Mike and Devin from the Monadnock region are on a mission to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention!!
Mike Mariani and Devin McLaughlin are two Keene High School students that were going on a 700-mile New England (New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont) bicycle journey to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention.
Mike and Devin lost their brother and friend Nate to suicide in 2018 when he was 16. During their trip, Mike and Devin will be handing out brochures and sharing information online as they raise money for the Samaritans, a suicide prevention agency that can be found at www.samaritansnh.org. You can read more about Mike and Devin on their website, Facebook page, and Instagram account.
Mike and Devin will be in Manchester on this Sunday, June 28th, 2020 from 3:00PM-4:00PM at Lake Massabesic outside near the lake entrance. Mike and Devin will be telling their story and answering questions from those in attendance. We will encourage physical distancing and face coverings. Look for signs. Here is a link to the Facebook event page if you would like to RSVP and keep up to date. Please reach out to jes@mih4u.org with any questions.
Health Action Alert – Call your NH Senators
Health Action alert - Call your NH Senators
Several critical bills are being voted on by the New Hampshire Senate on Tuesday, June 16. If passed, these bills could have major positive implications for the health and safety of our youth and families, the cost of prescription drugs, and access to quality health care now and in the future. Please take a few minutes to contact your state senator regarding these bills.
Tobacco 21
New Hampshire’s rate of tobacco use among youth remains one of the country’s highest and is continuing to rise. According to the 2019 New Hampshire Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 50% of Granite State youth have tried e-cigarettes and nearly 34% report current use. Tobacco 21 is the evidence-based age proven to support prevention, healthy development, and long-term health and safety.
Action: Call Senators and support Granite State youth!
RX Drug Price Relief
It is more important than ever that Granite Staters can afford and access the medications they rely upon to live. The package of drug price relief bills will help to limit cost increases by allowing New Hampshire to import certain medications from Canada, requiring insurance companies to cover epi-pens, capping the price of insulin, and creating a drug affordability board to develop cost-saving strategies and policies, among other measures.
Action: Call Senators and support RX price relief!
Telehealth
Telehealth, in which a patient has access to a health care provider via telephone or videoconferencing, goes far to increase access to needed health care services for thousands of Granite Staters. It is critical NH expand access to telehealth permanently to help us overcome COVID-19 and support the health and wellness of our state into the future.
Action: Call Senators and support health care access!
Behavioral Health Services in Schools
It is important we ensure NH youth get the social and emotional supports they need. This can be achieved by providing assistance to school districts to implement Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B). It is essential this evidence-based prevention framework is in NH schools to support our youth and help improve school culture. When a child’s social and emotion needs are met we know academic achievement can improve significantly.
Action: Call Senators and support youth behavioral health!
To be informed of updates to these bills, sign up with New Futures, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advocates, educates and collaborates to improve the health and wellness of all New Hampshire residents.
Support Group Facilitator Training
Support Group Facilitator Training
UPDATE: As of June 15, 2020 this workshop is filled – thank you to all who registered!
Are You Someone Who….
• has a loved one who is using or misusing substances?
• understands the value of family education and support?
• is able to volunteer to lead or co-lead a family parent support group?
NAMI New Hampshire is providing support group facilitator training in a virtual setting.
June 26-27, 2019
9:00am –12:00pm
Both days required to receive certificate
MUST REGISTER WITH EMAIL BY JUNE 23.
For more information or to apply for this training, contact Lynn Fuller:
hopeforfamilies123@gmail.com
603-817-6174
Parenting Journey in Recovery
Parenting Journey in Recovery
Free resources, tips for homeschooling and self-care, and more in this one-page download from Parenting Journey in Recovery.
I’m OK, Are You OK?
I'm OK, are you OK?
This forum will be on the topic of Sober Living (Recovery Residences) facilities and homes in NH, and NHCORR’s efforts to accredit these facilities.
It’s hard enough to find safe, supportive sober living when straight out of treatment and early in recovery. Since mid-March many recovery residences have been facing unique challenges. Reoccurrence of residents condition, unemployment, delays in paying rent, and challenges to the culture and balance of recovery residence communities are emerging. Becoming accredited by NHCORR can help with some of these things (i.e. rental assistance), bus as we are finding, the Covid 19 response is still very challenging to our recovery community, and those providing safe places to live.
For more details and registration: visit this link.